The Maine Grocers Association (MGA) has named our good friend and partner Waite Maclin, founder of the specialty food company Pastor Chuck Orchards, as “Food Producer of the Year.” American Feast has been proudly offering Waite’s peerless organic apple butter, applesauce and combination gift basket since it launched.

MGA has been assisting the state’s food entrepreneurs since 1935, and its annual award honors those who have generated relationships with retailers to strengthen opportunities for Maine food products to be sold through Maine grocery stores.

Waite’s passionate involvement with the Maine Food Producers Alliance was also a contributing factor in his being chosen. This award marks yet another achievement in what’s been a milestone year for Pastor Chuck Orchards. Already this year, the company:

• Introduced an all-natural apple salsa and a sugar-free applesauce, both of which became instant hits among health conscious consumers and people who simply appreciate and enjoy quality food

• Earned certification for being gluten free across the board

• Began selling its apple products in Whole Food Markets throughout the North Atlantic, Hannaford Grocery stores, and dozens of other retailers

• Enjoyed widespread regional and national media coverage

This holiday season send a gourmet gift from Waite’s Pastor Chuck Orchards that is healthy, sustainable and delicious: Maine Apple Gift Basket

If you'd like to try some amazing organic apple butter go to: Pastor Chucks Organic Apple Butter

If you'd like to purchase some of Pastor Chuck's superlative sauce go to: Organic Applesauce

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